Press Release on Ram Nath Kovind, 14th President of India

PRESS RELEASE ON THE ELECTION OF RAM NATH KOVIND AS THE 14TH PRESIDENT OF INDIA

The Catholic Bishop's Conference of India congratulates Mr. Ram Nath Kovind on his election as the 14th President of the Republic of India.

We assure him of our prayers for his goodhealth and for wisdom and strength that he might guide our beloved Country towards Peace, Development and Justice for all peoples.

We pray that God may assist him that as per the Oath of Office, he will strive "to the best of his ability to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law, and that he will devote himself to the service and well-being of the people of hte Republic of India".